Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wildhern, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Wildhern. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Thermal images of a pitched roof can still show heat loss patterns and some damp areas. The report explains what the images can tell you and what they can’t.
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water under a GRP roof can reach the timber deck. The camera can help show where to look.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wildhern
Wet insulation under a flat roof covering holds heat for longer than dry. So a wet patch can show as a warmer or cooler area on the camera. This can give an idea of how far water has travelled beneath the membrane, something you can’t normally tell from the surface. Moisture readings are then used to check what the camera suggests. We survey pitched roof slopes, commercial roofs and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions.
Older buildings in small places like Wildhern may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Wildhern (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Wildhern roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take an older house close to Christchurch: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Wildhern and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SP11 for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Wildhern: Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Near you in Wildhern
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare & Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Nearby places to Wildhern
Also in Wildhern
Useful tips for Wildhern property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Take photos of stains as they appear, so we can compare
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Because the images are paired with photos, it is easy to find each area on the roof.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Once water gets under a membrane, it can travel far before it appears inside.
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Wildhern
Is Wildhern within the area you cover?
Yes, Wildhern is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Wildhern?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Wildhern as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the images show where improvements may help.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wildhern
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Whether the deck or roof structure is strong enough
- A formal energy assessment
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Wildhern frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- We check the patterns that stand out with moisture readings where there’s safe access.
- You get a report with thermal images, photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Wildhern
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so moisture readings can be targeted.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cold areas below the roof
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
Take a building like Hatherden Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof